Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in comedy and drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89. Alan Arkin's sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement. MORE COVERAGE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/actor-alan-arkin-dies/507-9a949df9-b74b-437e-96c0-fe0220a3c483 NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida